makefile2graph
A command-line tool that turns GNU Make dependencies into graphs or lists of independent targets.
By The makefile2graph contributors
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About makefile2graph
makefile2graph reads GNU Make dependencies and can output Graphviz, Gexf-XML, PlantUML, or Mermaid formats. It can also list targets or identify the deepest independent targets that can be built.
It is useful for developers who want to inspect build relationships. Sub-makefiles are not supported.
Strengths
- Generates graphs in several formats, including Mermaid and PlantUML
- Can list targets or show independent targets
- Includes options to set graph and node attributes
Limitations
- Sub-makefiles are not supported
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the MIT license.
- License
- MIT
- Developer
- The makefile2graph contributors
- Platforms
- Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Developers inspecting GNU Make build dependencies
- Categories
- CLI tools, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the Homebrew formula